How To Get From La Fortuna to Potrero Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From La Fortuna to Potrero?
The distance from La Fortuna to Potrero is 180 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time from La Fortuna to Potrero is around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car.
What Is The Cheapest Way From La Fortuna to Potrero?
The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by bus for $11 USD and the bus travel time will be around 8 hours.
What Is The Best Way From La Fortuna to Potrero?
The best way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by shared van for $54 USD you can book online and 5 hours of travel time.
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WHERE TO STAY IN POTRERO
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent a bed for as low as $20 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Potrero. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.
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HOW TO GET FROM LA FORTUNA TO POTRERO
SHARED VAN FROM LA FORTUNA TO POTRERO (BEST WAY)
The best way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from La Fortuna to Potrero is 5 hours. The shared vans are leaving early morning at 8 am!
The van fare from La Fortuna to Potrero is $54 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO POTRERO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by bus. There is no direct bus from La Fortuna to Potrero. First, you will have to ride a local bus going from La Fortuna to Tilaran, Cañas, Liberia and getting the bus going to Playa Flamingo since Potrero is only 2 kilometers far away.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LA FORTUNA TO TILARAN
The bus schedule from La Fortuna to Tilaran is starting at 7 30 am, 12 30 pm and 5 pm. The bus travel time from La Fortuna to Tilaran is 2 hours and the bus fare is $4 USD.
There are only 3 buses so make sure you get the first one if you are planning to get to Liberia and Potrero in the same day.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM TILARAN TO CAÑAS
Once in Tilaran, you will have to ride the bus from Tilaran to Cañas. The bus schedule from Tilaran to Cañas is leaving every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm. The bus travel time from Tilaran to Cañas is less than an hour and the bus fare is $1 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM CAÑAS TO LIBERIA
Once in Cañas you will have to ride the bus from Cañas to Liberia. The bus schedule from Cañas to Liberia is leaving every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm.
The bus travel time from Cañas to Liberia is around 1 hour and the bus fare is $3 USD. You will arrive to Liberia city center where you will have to get a local bus going from Liberia to Potrero.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LIBERIA TO POTRERO
The bus schedule from Liberia to Potrero is starting from 6 am to 6 pm leaving every 1-2 hours from Liberia Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps). You will have to go to Playa Flamingo and ask the driver where to stop.
The bus fare from Liberia Airport to Potrero is $3 USD. The bus travel time from Liberia to Potrero is around 1 hour and 30 minutes and it can be longer.
The total bus fare from La Fortuna to Potrero is $11 USD. The bus travel time from La Fortuna to Potrero is around 8 hours and it can be longer depending on the waiting time.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM LA FORTUNA TO POTRERO
Hotel transfers are convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $310 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $75 USD per person.
BEST WAY FROM LA FORTUNA TO POTRERO BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by bus for $11 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours of travel time.
The best way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by van for $54 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel and they will handle all the transfers for you. It will take around 5 hours!
The best way from La Fortuna to Potrero is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you wish comfort for around $310 USD and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
Happy Travels!
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